How to Extract Attachments from IMAP Email Accounts?

In this blog, we have explained an automated method to extract attachments from IMAP email accounts and save them on the local disk. If you are also looking for this query, then read this blog till the end. In this article, we have explained an automated method with easy and simple steps.

Overview

An IMAP email account uses the IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) protocol to access emails from servers. It allows access to and viewing of emails directly on the mail server from any device. Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Outlook.com, Office 365, Zoho Mail and Roundcube are web-based apps that use the IMAP protocol.

Automated method to extract attachments from IMAP email accounts

With eSoftTools IMAP attachment extractor software, you can easily extract attachments from IMAP email accounts. This tool easily extracts/downloads attachments from your IMAP email account to your local drive. It can extract attachments from IMAP emails, contacts, calendars and other items. With a few simple steps, you can extract attachments from several IMAP email accounts on your computer.

Also Read: Best Ways to Migrate Emails from IMAP to IMAP Instantly

Key features

• Easily extract attachments from the IMAP account webmail and download it to the local drive of your system.
• Easily extract email addresses from the email header fields To, cc, bcc, and from and save them in CSV, TXT and HTML files.
• Extracts attachments from all IMAP and cloud-based applications like- Office 365, Gmail, YahooMail, Yandex, Zoho and others.
• Enables to extraction of attachments of any size without any size-related issues. 
• Provides the option to save extracted attachments Message-wise and folder-wise.
• The easy and user-friendly graphical interface allows technical and non-technical users to use it easily.
• Comfortable to run on any edition of the Windows operating system from Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 and below versions.

Steps to extract attachments from IMAP email accounts

• Download and launch eSoftTools IMAP attachment extractor software on your PC.
• Select your IMAP server from the drop-down menu and enter your IMAP account credentials, such as email address, password, port, and host.

• Press the Login button and load the IMAP mailbox items in the software. 

• Press the Extract Attachment button from the above menu and select any one option- Extract Attachments folder-wise or Extract Attachments message-wise.

• In the filtering attachments extension, you can select any option from the two options
  • Predefined File Extension- From a list of multiple file types, choose and extract attachments of your required file type.
  • Custom File Extension- Input the extension of file type that you want to extract from the IMAP email account (Single or multiple).
• Apply the mail filter option if you want attachments from filtered emails according to the Date Range( From and To).
• Select the location on your PC where you want to save the extracted attachments.

• At last, click the Save attachments button and start extracting attachments from the IMAP email account.

Conclusion

The above blog explains the easiest method to extract attachments from an IMAP email account. This is the trusted software that is used by working professionals and home users. Users can save extracted attachments to their desired location on their computer.